Senior Software Engineer – Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Avionics Test Engineering has an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop test software and hardware for aviation products. Test Engineering offers an array of innovative test equipment solutions for Collins Aerospace products and programs. We serve internal customers, including our manufacturing and service centers, as well as external customers – domestic and international. 
 
As a foundation, you must have systems, development, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. The primary software languages used are C# and NI TestStand on multi-rack test stations. Typical test stations include components such as switch systems, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMM's, power supplies and other digital related equipment. You will also develop and support Environmental Stress Screening (thermal and vibration) test equipment and software suites. 

 

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Design, code, test, integrate and document production test software for aviation products 

• Design test hardware including fixtures, cabling, and circuit cards 

• Develop engineering estimates for complex tasks 

• Perform engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for complex designs 

• Lead test software design reviews and ensure the generation of appropriate design documentation 

• Prepare and present project and/or technical information to peers, internal management and customers 

• Mentor junior engineers 

 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience. 

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:  

• 5+ years of experience with software-controlled test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Signal Generators, Power Supplies, Thermal Chambers, etc. 

• 5+ years of experience programming with C# or C++ 

• Fundamental knowledge of RF and analog and digital electronics 

• Fundamental knowledge of Agile project management